Looking for a supporter in my area. To travel this journey together

[theresahyatt19 142]

Hello everyone I am new here was just wondering if there is anyone one here from the Rhode Island area just starting the process of the gastric sleeve?

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[Matt Z 4,139]

10 minutes ago, theresahyatt19 said:

Hello everyone I am new here was just wondering if there is anyone one here from the Rhode Island area just starting the process of the gastric sleeve?

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I'm in RI as well, there are a few of us and a bunch from MA. I had the band installed in 2011 and was just recently revised to the Bypass in March.

[theresahyatt19 142]

I'm in RI as well, there are a few of us and a bunch from MA. I had the band installed in 2011 and was just recently revised to the Bypass in March.

How was your post-op


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[Matt Z 4,139]

Just now, theresahyatt19 said:

How was your post-op


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Pretty easy actually. I knew what I was in for from when I had the band installed. I already had mastered the "log roll" technique to get in and out of bed, etc. Post-op was a breeze, actually had the nursing staff calling me their "Dream patient" before the first night was even half over. I did everything I could myself, didn't need any extra medication for anything, I was maxing out my incentive spirometer on the second day, etc.

I had Dr. Ryder for my surgery.

[theresahyatt19 142]

Pretty easy actually. I knew what I was in for from when I had the band installed. I already had mastered the "log roll" technique to get in and out of bed, etc. Post-op was a breeze, actually had the nursing staff calling me their "Dream patient" before the first night was even half over. I did everything I could myself, didn't need any extra medication for anything, I was maxing out my incentive spirometer on the second day, etc.

I had Dr. Ryder for my surgery.

Where is Dr Ryder out of?

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[BostonWLKC 807]

I’m in Boston area. You’ll do great! Visit this forum and post often :)

[theresahyatt19 142]

I am addicted already to this fourme

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[theresahyatt19 142]

Cant spell today. I ment forum. And thank you.

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[Matt Z 4,139]

2 minutes ago, theresahyatt19 said:

Where is Dr Ryder out of?

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Primarily out of Collyer Street. But she works a few places.

https://www.lifespan.org/beth-ann-ryder-md

[theresahyatt19 142]

Primarily out of Collyer Street. But she works a few places.

https://www.lifespan.org/beth-ann-ryder-md

Oh ok in providence. My surgeon is Dr Pohl

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[afer0841 4]

I am also in Rhode Island but hopefully will be having surgery in MA. I went to my first appointment last week,